"Totally treed in summit. Pretty disappointing. There are a few minor viewpoints along the So Branch Mountain Trail. We descended that way, having rounded the Ponds and climbed Black Cat. We were definitely spoiled on the summit of Black Cat. Great loop hike!" — mikewilliamsjr • Sep 20, 2021

"The view from this summit is first rate. Arguably one of the best in the park that's not Katahdin. You can see the Travelers, Pogy Notch, Katahdin and Knife Edge, the Brothers, Doubletop, everything! We approached from the back, rounding both South Branch Ponds, then climbing Black Cat. It's not particularly tough until you hit the rockslide, which has pretty loose footing. That part is short, and then you're treated to the view. We continued on to the much less impressive So. Branch mountain." — mikewilliamsjr • Sep 20, 2021

"Started from roaring brook and started up chimney pond trail, then ascending cathedral trail to baxter peak. Then went down saddle trail, and up the Hamlin peak trail to Hamlin peak. Then descended Hamlin ridge trail and chimney pond trail." — noahthackeray • Aug 25, 2021

"Rainy weather at the start. Soft pine gentle trail. A little up and down. Rocky scramble at the top. Swirling clouds! Maryellen’s final Maine Mt. With Eric, Jen, Nancy, and Chris." — lfrancois • Aug 18, 2021

"Amazing rock scramble! Awesome views of Knife Edge! Picture perfect weather. Great hike with Maryellen, Eric, Jen, Chris, Tina, and Nancy. 12.3 hours! Left the air B&B at 5! " — lfrancois • Aug 16, 2021